Federal Employee Matters

Nationwide Representation for Federal Employees in EEO and MSPB Matters

As a Senior Litigation Attorney at Pines Federal Employment Attorneys, PLLC, Peter Massaro represents federal employees nationwide in employment disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and adverse personnel actions. With more than 16 years of employment law experience, including serving as an administrative judge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for more than 7 years, Peter Massaro can offer informed, strategic advocacy tailored to the unique procedural rules governing federal sector EEO claims and appeals before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

At Pines Federal Employment Attorneys, PLLC, Peter Massaro represents federal employees before the EEOC and MSPB nationwide, including federal employees located in:

• Atlanta, GA
• Washington, DC
• Warner Robins, GA
• Glynco, GA
• Augusta, GA
• Fort Gordon, GA
• Fort Stewart, GA
• Fort Benning, GA
• Fayetteville, NC
• Fort Campbell, KY
• Fort Belvoir, VA
• Woodlawn, MD
• New York, NY
• Buffalo, NY
• Dayton, OH
• Charleston, SC
• Tampa, FL
• Miami, FL
• Philadelphia, PA
• Boston, MA
• Fort Hood, TX
• Huntsville, AL
• Clarksville, TN
• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI
• Dallas, TX
• San Francisco, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Kansas City, MO
• Seattle, WA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Denver, CO
• Houston, TX

Federal Sector EEO Claims

Pete represents federal employees pursuing claims involving:

• Discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, and disability;
• Retaliation for engaging in protected EEO activity;
• Failure to provide reasonable accommodation for disability or pregnancy;
• Failure to provide religious accommodation; and
• Improper disclosure of confidential medical information.

These claims typically arise under one or more of the following laws:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA);
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA);
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA); and
• Equal Pay Act of 1963.

Pete can guide clients through:

• Informal EEO counseling;
• Filing a formal EEO complaint;
• The agency investigation;
• Hearings before an EEOC administrative judge;
• Appeals to the EEOC Office of Federal Operations.

MSPB Appeals

Pete assists federal employees challenging serious personnel actions, including:

• Removals and terminations;
• Suspensions and demotions; and
• Performance-based actions.

Our approach focuses on identifying procedural errors, evidentiary gaps, and legal defenses to protect your career and benefits.

Contact a Lawyer for Federal Employees

If you are a federal employee facing discrimination, retaliation, or an adverse action, experienced legal guidance can make a meaningful difference.

Contact Pete Massaro at Pines Federal Employment Attorneys, PLLC.